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Mastering Cybersecurity: Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices
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Mastering Cybersecurity: Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices

by Dr. Jason Edwards
June 2024
Intermediate to advanced
791 pages
17h 23m
English
Apress
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D. J. EdwardsMastering Cybersecurityhttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0297-3_16

16. Blockchain

Dr. Jason Edwards1  
(1)
Cibolo, TX, USA
 

Fundamentally, blockchain technology is a digital ledger system that records transactions across a network of computers, ensuring both security and transparency. It is revolutionary in its decentralized approach, differing significantly from traditional, centralized recordkeeping methods. The technology emerged initially as the backbone for cryptocurrencies but has since shown potential in various other sectors.

At its core, a blockchain is akin to a digital ledger but has distinct features that set it apart. It’s a continuously ...

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